John Thune actually said...

"I believe that human error contributed to the creation of this particular disaster."

"I would say, Madam Chair and Senator Inhofe, other members of the Committee, going forward, flood control needs to be the top priority for the Corps, particularly in wet cycles."

"I have said throughout this entire debacle this past summer that the Corps of Engineers needs to be held to account for their management of the Missouri River system this year."

"I hope the Corps will not simply repeat the mistakes next year or in future years that occurred this year."